Bituthene Deck Prep, Bituthene Liquid Membrane Part A

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Warning! Causes severe eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation. Causes digestive tract irritation if ingested. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause liver damage and blood effects, based on animal studies. May cause teratogenic effects. May produce local skin tumors. Mixed A and B components contain MDI which is a respiratory and skin sensitizer.

HMIS® ratings

Health: 2* Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 1 Personal Protective Equipment: B (See Section 8)

Potential health effects

Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged inhalation may cause sensitization. Effects include: Nausea, headache, dizziness, irritation, bronchitis, pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) and reduced lung function. Eye Contact: Eye contact can cause severe irritation. Prolonged eye contact can result in redness and itching. Skin Contact: Skin contact causes irritation. Prolonged skin contact can result in irritation causing redness and itching. Petroleum oils in this product, have caused serious toxic effects including skin cancer, liver damage, blood effects and effects on the unborn based on tests with laboratory animals. These effects are not likely to occur in humans if good personal hygiene practices are used. Effects include: redness, swelling, rash scaling or blistering. Skin Absorption: Product can be absorbed through the skin upon prolonged contact resulting in systemic effects such as nausea, headache, and general discomfort. Ingestion: Single dose oral toxicity is believed to be low. If ingested, causes irritation to the linings of the mouth, esophagus and stomach. Effects include: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sneezing, coughing, labored breathing and burns.